I've read a few reviews on consumer reports that condem this disposal because of a problem with a "stiff seal" that makes water back up. Comments?
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The top sink seal is great because it cutes down on the noise from the unit grinding as well as preventing flash back.....the water goes thru maybe a little slower than CHEAP units with less material in the water flaps.....works very well.....you will love this unit!!
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We installed our InSinkErator about 8-10 months ago. It works great, and we have had no problems of any kind.
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The unit has a seal that is a bit stiffer than most other units. However the seal prevents any "spit up of waste being processed and a slight poke will initiate the downflow if any water or waste remains in the sink. It is the quietest and most powerful unit on the marker- the best I have ever seen.
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I personally installed this unit several years ago. Had to cut my existing drain pipe to fit since this is a much larger unit than the one it replaced. Replaced bottom of line InSinkerAtor with best so no need to replace ring. I took the plug off old one and installed it on new one so it could be plugged into an outlet already under my sink and used scissor Jack to hold the weight while I lined it up and turned the ring. I have not had even one little problem with it no back no nothing just works like it should. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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I think they may be talking about the black robber collar that goes in the drain in the sink, it helps keep stuff from being dropped in there accidentally, I like it that way, if it backs up I just push it down a little and all the water drains down with all the food. I have had it only a short time but it is really quite and all stainless.
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I have had a the same thing happen, only mine didn't happen until several months after use. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do, but I just "pop" it down with my hand kind of hard and it starts. As Scott said, it started doing that after I didn't get it sealed and it leaked. So I am guessing that there is just some "gunk" in there causing it to stick. If you wouldn't mind, please post what you find out from customer service. I am still able to use mine, but it continues to stick occasionally.
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Sounds like a short somewhere, mine has worked fine, the only problem I have had is it leaks water al over, have to get some auqarium sealent and use it and see if that would work, Good luck, hope you can send it back and have them replace it.
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It's been a while since I installed this, and we've since moved. I do believe that the broken one I replaced was the contractor model. I used the old drain, which worked fine. I believe there was something funky about the wiring, but it couldn't have been too bad, as I am not a mechanic...(See the idea about using a auto jack to hold the disposal in place while working with it.) My advice, if the price is good, would be to get it, take it our of the box and look at it. Amazon has been great with returns for me, when things don't work.
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YES! If it is what happened to me it is coming from the lid. All of a sudden our tank leaked and we discovered that the water is traveling from the filter area down the side of the tank. The only way I could resolve this was to not press the lid all the way down - just rest it on top. Bummer cause otherwise I love this tank!
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I have had mine for years and never had a problem. Sounds like to me, you have a broken seal. It's getting wet inside. Sorry.
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Hi, this is Steve over at Aqua Products. 1st this issue may be hard to diagnose over the internet, so if you want to talk to someone live please call 1-800-845-4856. Ok here are some ideas. First if you bring the cleaner up to the pool surface you should be able to see if the water flow switches from forward to backward after say 30 seconds if this does not happen it could be debris stuck in the intake, or in the propeller. Please also check if the bag was installed properly. lastly it could be a simple spring on the flap. I hope this helps.steve
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Same issue with this and a former model for us. The solution is to turn it down. Yes the water isn't as hot, but...
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All this does is pump a little water back into the pipe when needed. the pressure of the water going into the pipe is only slightly higher than the normal pipe pressure. Don't see how this could damage anything. I have had one for a little over a year and am happy with the results. The only recommendation I would have is to shock mount the little motor so it does not resonate on the wood or whatever it is mounted to in order to make it as quiet a possible. For the very short intervals that it is pumping, you may hear the pump but it is much quieter than the waste water was while it was going down my drain. All this does is pump a little water back into the pipe when needed. the pressure of the water going into the pipe is only slightly higher than the normal pipe pressure. Don't see how this could damage anything. I have had one for a little over a year and am happy with the results. The only recommendation I would have is to shock mount the little motor so it does not resonate on the wood or whatever it is mounted to in order to make it as quiet a possible. For the very short intervals that it is pumping, you may hear the pump but it is much quieter than the waste water was while it was... » Read More All this does is pump a little water back into the pipe when needed. the pressure of the water going into the pipe is only slightly higher than the normal pipe pressure. Don't see how this could damage anything. I have had one for a little over a year and am happy with the results. The only recommendation I would have is to shock mount the little motor so it does not resonate on the wood or whatever it is mounted to in order to make it as quiet a possible. For the very short intervals that it is pumping, you may hear the pump but it is much quieter than the waste water was while it was going down my drain. « Show Less
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I followed the seam all the way around, just to be sure they were sealed. The issues isn't just the water seeping in, it the condensation that builds up inside. Just my 2 cents.
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Same with this one. It moves water just fine but is not sealed. You need some additional valving.
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Also, just remembered that a few times one of the little pointy ends on the rubber bottom skirt of the G3 would get sucked into the tiny openings in the new type safety drain covers. This was after I had cured the G3 from just not being able to pass over the drain due to pure suction. To cure the end getting sucked in the opening I reduced the drain flow a little more and opened the skimmer more.
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Hi Mona, Make sure that the main unit or the charcoal filter inside is not in backwards I did this once and it drove me nuts late at night. I came back in the morning and found my problem. ALso the cover should slide without any resistance.
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Mine worked well for several weeks ,then stopped,I have noticed some condensation in it,so,I presume it is not absolutely water tight,I have brought it inside to try to dry it out,to see if it will start working again.
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I have the same problem. There is a design flaw, get a sharp pointed knife or something and move the drain hole line inside the water resorvoir. The water is not draining into the lower part. I am going to ask to get mine replaced. I see at least one other person has had the same problem
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Mine lets it COMPLETELY drain tho in my opinion, slower than my sink beside it. The circular edge on mine has some rubber stuck on underneath it but does NOT make a water tight fit so water does drain thru it too. I will say the fit is perfect for my sink drain and makes a MUCH quieter garbage disposal underneath this sink. Just for the noise reduction alone, I'd recommend this.
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I haven't experienced this problem yet...be sure to rinse the filter as instructed prior to placing it in place; and be sure you haven't installed it backwards...not much help--I know, but all I can think of.